Oct 28, 2015 your funker530 guide on stolen valor accusations and the stolen valor act h. When navy seals execute another daring raid like the somalia pirates or the bin laden raid, the requests to verify go through the roof and i struggle to get through the email, facebook. Arizona rotc student nabs fake soldier chasing isis through arizona if this stolen valor video was a poem, itd be an epic. Please dont post videos of homeless people or the mentally ill, this subreddit will not tolerate bullying. As if stolen valor, the act of claiming unearned military service and accomplishments, wasnt bad enough, we now have suburbanite posers pretending to be goatraping isis fighters. The law amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime for a person to claim they have served in the military, embellish their rank or fraudulently claim having received a valor award specified in the act, with the intention of obtaining money.
To get discounts or free servicesdrinks, etc at stores or cafes. So for now i guess its up to all of us to police these people up. This dissertation concerns stolen valor, better known as military impersonation. How the vietnam generation was robbed of its heroes and its history burkett, b. Jul 16, 2016 as if stolen valor, the act of claiming unearned military service and accomplishments, wasnt bad enough, we now have suburbanite posers pretending to be goatraping isis fighters. Footage recorded back in december of a fake eod guy in the fresno airport. The defense department will unveil a stopgap stolen valor website this wednesday designed to help citizens see if someone is lying about military medals. See more ideas about women figure, veterans discounts and military benefits. Stolen valor, fake navy seal at liberty university youtube. Met a lad on holiday last year claiming he was a bootneck and that he was a firearms teacher and that on prmc his sgt told him he was the fittest lad he had ever seen. On friday, the fbi arrested him on the rare charge of stolen valor.
Updatedon 21 february 2015, kelsie hoover, used a fake persona by the name of michael cipriani and posed as commissioned officer of the united states army. Jun 14, 2017 anderson may be the countrys most prominent stolen valor detective. Fake marine busted for stolen valor after a retiree. Michael reagan us navy eod, shot twice, lone survivor, blog. Stolen valor archives page 2 of 4 the sitrep military blog. These fake veterans give a true vet a case of heartburn that can only be remedied by locking the jerks up and losing or throwing away the key. Dod will unveil website to combat stolen valor this week. Son proudly follows family tradition of stolen valor. Stolen valor, like posttraumatic stress, is one of the most misunderstood issues in the u. Real veterans dont advertise their deeds and claim unbelievable acts of heroism. Proving stolen valor claims is becoming increasingly difficult. Wtf since the supreme court shot down the stolen valor act, is there any real recourse to punish the sleazebag through our judicial system. Bush, that was retooled and passed again by congress in 20.
It is good to be reminded that there are such men, that there always have been and always will be. Stolen valor is the act of pretending to be a service member or veteran with the intended effect of personal benefit. We sometimes forget, i think, that you can manufacture weapons, and you can purchase ammunition, but you cant buy. Nov 14, 2011 its a shame the courts overturned the stolen valor act. Fake soldiers pretend to be war heroes for popularity and profit. Stolen valor fake eod outed by veteran and cop in fresno airport duration. The combat action ribbon is covered by the stolen valor act of 20. Military phonies was informed that jonathan claims to be an explosive ordnance disposal eod specialist. Alleged female infantry colonel walks into recruiting. They always told us not to waste eods time with false ied reports, dave said. Fake marine outed at indiana high school graduation.
We read or hear much about the false heroes and veterans claiming honors that they never earned. Apr 06, 2015 footage recorded back in december of a fake eod guy in the fresno airport. There exists out there in the digital ether scores of youtube videos taken in a. Senator accused of 10 different instances of stolen valor september 16, 2016 september 16, 2016 congresswoman tammy duckworth is injecting new life into charges that hounded sen. Stolen valor fake eod outed by veteran and cop in fresno airport. Chris was on a facebook page with military veterans letting them know he was a seal which quickly turned to a buds drop out in class 419 then morphed to becoming a member of the navy eod. Today, i currently verify 2030 fraudulent seal claims each and every single day and often more. Stolen valor names names and backs up the uncovering of these honor thieves with facts. Bob neener sentenced for fake selling fake eod, sf, ranger, seal, and other mil smithville man sentenced to three years in prison for the internet sale of phony military documents i did a search to see if any of this was already posted but i only found the term neener neener. Web sites like guardian of valor and this aint hell continually expose egregious stolen valor cases, and arent likely to run out of story subjects within my lifetime. Mark kirk throughout his successful 2010 senate campaign. These incidents keep happening for a few reasons, sterner said. February 10, 2014 famous quote by sgt john ellery, an infantryman with the 1st id who participated in dday.
Warriors rest, military phony busting, wounded warriors hunting, and more. Don shipley is a retired united states navy seal, who has gained recognition for his activism investigating and publicizing individuals who have made false claims of military service. You can see the medals are misplaced right there, misplaced all over the. Chris parmer, a former army spc, saw the guy and went and got a police officer before the confrontation. It took very little time before two actual navy seals that write for military phonies noticed the post and started asking questions. Burkett, a vietnam veteran, and glenna whitley, an investigative journalist. These people who were faking being marines, soldiers, navy seals etc. We are not on facebook, we are not on twitter, we do not have a blog nor do we confer with any authorities other than military personnel center and the veterans. It makes me wonder who else is hiding behind a smokescreen of fake claims. Navy diver, eod, po2 e5, combat action ribbon, bronze star, blog of shame. How the vietnam generation was robbed of its heroes and its history 1998 is a selfpublished book by b.
They are trying to attract the attention of the opposite sex, or they just want peoples attention and thanks. Mike came to us by way of a popular military page on facebook. Its difficult to decide whether to pity or despise the pathetic ranks of fake military heroes with their tall tales of martial glory and unearned medals for valor. This subreddit was established as a community to discuss matters related to stolen valor. The 2005 stolen valor act, which doug sterners wife, pam, helped draft, made it a crime to falsely claim military decorations, but the supreme court overturned the law in 2012. It reveals that numerous people claiming to have been mentally injured by serving in the vietnam war never served there. People who would use what so many have fought and died for to meet their ends is despicable, but there is a fine line between criminal and just being a terrible person. Son proudly follows in fathers, grandfathers footsteps in faking military service by ghad 8 years ago 2 years ago cleveland, ohio john jakeman always knew he wanted to be a fake veteran, ever since he grew up following his father sullivan sully jakeman around to various veterans reunions. Ford took part in a wreathlaying ceremony in pennsylvania. Stolen valor is one book that every vietnam veteran should read. I could call out a fake marine real quick but any other branch ill be assed out. Had the honor and privilege to sail and serve with the marines several times back in the 70 and 80s and would do it again if i could.
Jul 22, 2016 stolen valor, like posttraumatic stress, is one of the most misunderstood issues in the u. Son proudly follows family tradition of stolen valor, fakes. Update 1 feb 2015 the stolen valor act is passed, and effective december 2006 it is a federal offense to wear of claim to have earned us medals. Stolen valor is a term applied to the phenomenon of people falsely claiming military awards or badges they did not earn, service they did not perform, prisoner of war experiences that never. Stolen valor, for veterans and active duty alike, is a very serious issue. Stolen valor fake eod outed by veteran and cop in fresno. I just immediately knew, it didnt take long to know he was a fake and it wouldnt take any marine longer than five seconds to know that was a fake, skaggs told abc.
Stolen valor marines soldiers caught in the act on video top 5 fake veterans that were exposed. The fake history from a real historian that fooled presidents and publishers by r. Buds1 youtube, stolen valor, busting phony navy seals. We provide expertise in all forms of stolen valor investigations that take place inside and outside the veteran community. See photos, profile pictures and albums from stolen valor. As word spread i began checking 23 phony navy seals a day. Fake marine busted for stolen valor after a retiree spotted him at a graduation ceremony. Ill bet even the name tag is fake and doesnt match the id he flashed. Navy diver, eod, po2 e5, combat action ribbon, bronze star, blog of shame 15. I find it strange that you can go to jail for impersonating a police officer, soldier, or government official, but you dont get squat if. Stolen valor is a term applied to those who falsely claim military service, either to gain recognition or, in some cases. Branden dale, fake, fake marine, kenneth branden sherley, military phonies, military phony, phony, special forces, stolen valor. Strandlof, 32, was held for false claims about receipt of military decorations or. Kelsie hoover uses fake michael cipriani persona, poses as.
He made a claim that most took to be a threat to the va. A veterans affairs employee from las vegas was indicted this week in a case of stolen valor and stolen benefits. How to spot stolen valor now before i start i just want to give a big salute and thank you to anyone who is in the military or who have served. If you syphoned the drama out of this featured stolen valor incident which took place recently at the end of an indiana high school graduation it would go something 5 years ago 6. Outting people who falsely claim military service andor claim unauthorized medals or tabs. Then i searched stolen valor on youtube one of my favorites here, not sure if its real but love the video. Feb 27, 2015 updatedon 21 february 2015, kelsie hoover, used a fake persona by the name of michael cipriani and posed as commissioned officer of the united states army. You can see the medals are misplaced right there, misplaced all over the place, first of all he has two of the same medal right there. Makers for veterans helped charles zollicoffer ride a motorcycle for the first time in eight years. Nonetheless, in regards to rountrees claims that the photos of him in uniform were photoshopped, on november 5, 2011, rountree posted his photo the same photo that was published in the expose in the group s. Bloody fight after stolen valor accusation youtube. Buds1 youtube,stolen valor, busting phony navy seals.
In 2012, the supreme court struck down the stolen valor act, which made lying about military honors a crime. Stolen valor can also be a problem among activeduty troops. The pretenders had previously marched in parades wearing the medals even though some of them hadnt served at all. Sadly, the result is that many veterans like me have been targeted online by others claiming to be veterans with the intent of destroying our credibility, silencing us during a debate or some other malicious intent unknown to me. If shit doesnt add up for you just dont talk to that person. In fact, the fake warrior project works with the pow network and specializes in exposing individuals caught committing stolen valor.
Perelman, who claimed to have received a purple heart medal, is the first known prosecution in nevada under the stolen valor act of 2005, which outlawed false claims of military honor. Stolen valor 1 when a civilian who was never military, therefore never earned the rights and privileges associated with the honor of wearing the uniform, wear one due to any of the following reasons. Christopher eric norwood hails from polk city, fl with the claims of being a navy eod. Thanks to the stolen valor act, it is now a federal crime to pose as a soldier or claim to have earned medals. I figured i better make sure it really was one before i called it in. Bob neener sentenced for fake selling fake eod, sf, ranger. Alleged female infantry colonel walks into recruiting office looking for a loan may 17, 2016 january 31, 2018 a woman posing as a colonel in the 28th infantry regiment attempted to scam recruiters for a loan at an army recruiting station, claiming she had to.
Stolen valor archives page 4 of 4 the sitrep military. If theres no consequences for this behavior it will keep running rampant. Of course, its not at all, its just a guy talking out of his rear end about how. Michael reagan was found within several cruise books for the uss abraham. The penalties for trading in fake military decorations are tougher, since the 2006 stolen valor act, and falsely claiming to have been decorated is now a crime in itself. Fake marine busted for stolen valor after a retiree spotted. Working with ten plus years in this field, with several notable prosecutions. Fully dressed up in his army garbs, the guy was seen trying to get himself a 20% on coffee at starbucks.
How the vietnam generation was robbed of its heroes and its history. Mike yared i compiled this list a list of books that are fakes and waste of money. Stolen valor is no big fking deal chrishernandezauthor. Meet the countrys most prominent stolen valor detective. The 75yearold wore his marine dress uniform and played a bugle, according to the patriotnews.
Another stolen valor arrest the american legions burnpit. In addition, it reveals persons who were mistakenly given. Robert allen martin aka bobby martin us navy seal, vietnam veteran, blog of shame 38. Feb 01, 2015 update 1 feb 2015 the stolen valor act is passed, and effective december 2006 it is a federal offense to wear of claim to have earned us medals. Stolen valor is illegal, this is how you get an arrest. The soldier youre about to see was spotted at fresnoyosemite airport in fresno, california.
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